Scope
Description
Connecting Cambridgeshire seeks specialist expert support to establish a robust, nationally aligned yet locally tailored approach to evidencing the social and economic impact of digital inclusion initiatives across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The supplier will develop a standardised Social Return on Investment (SROI) and general Impact Evaluation framework, validate it through an analysis of existing initiatives, and deliver a practical toolkit to enable ongoing, credible impact reporting that strengthens funding bids, business cases and stakeholder confidence. The framework should also be usable for forecasting SROI and Impact in relation to projects being scoped. The output should be scalable and flexible, including recommendations that support not only Connecting Cambridgeshire's work, but the wider network of digital inclusion partners in the region. These include Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS), Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership, Cambridge Online, and each of the digital hub managers awarded grants since the beginning of 2025. The supplier is expected to design and deliver a comprehensive approach to evidencing the social and economic impacts of a range of digital inclusion initiatives.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 10 April 2026
- Possible extension to 8 May 2026
- 2 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
4-week extension by agreement with the Authority
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
Contract locations
- UKH11 - Peterborough
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit via ProContract. - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=b65a63ad-caef-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% | |
| Price | There is a Maximum budget of £50,000 excluding vat for this project. bids exceeding this amount could be rejected unless there is clear rationale for costs exceeding the budget value stated. |
Cost | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall
Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Will Plant
Email: will.plant@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government